Why does the iPad Air exist? Before it’s release apple had the $430 iPad and the $950 iPad Pro, and really nothing in between. The entry level iPad was a good device but had a screen that was a significant step down from the Pro, ran on an older processor, and had less storage. But that was good enough for a lot of people. The iPad Pro was for people who wanted more than what the basic iPad could offer, but that came at a a $500+ premium, which was too much for the casual user who wanted something just a little bit better than the iPad without spending almost $1000. With the $650 iPad Air, that gap has been filled. There’s an older design, but a better screen and a newer processor. Does the middle child in the iPad family stand on it’s own, or is it only there to fill a price gap? Let’s dive in.